Responsibilities

•    Architect, design, implement, and maintain scalable automated test frameworks using Playwright (TypeScript).
•    Lead the development of page-object models, utilities, reusable libraries, and data-driven test components to ensure consistent automation practices.
•    Drive end-to-end, UI, API, and database validation automation for critical OnCall Dispatch functionalities.
•    Optimize and continuously improve automation execution stability, reducing flaky tests and enhancing reliability.
•    Integrate and maintain automated test suites within Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines, enabling continuous testing and automated reporting.
•    Collaborate with product architects, developers, and QA managers to define automation strategy and identify opportunities for automation expansion.
•    Write and execute SQL queries for backend validation, data integrity checks, and troubleshooting server-side issues.
•    Participate in automation code reviews, enforce coding best practices, and contribute to engineering quality standards.
•    Support test environment configurations, test data preparation, and root-cause analysis for automation failures.
•    Provide technical mentorship to junior QA engineers and guide them on automation best practices, Playwright usage, and coding standards.

Education / Qualifications

Bachelor’s/master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline is required.

Required Qualifications

•    5 - 7 years of strong experience in software testing with deep expertise in test automation.
•    Advanced hands-on experience with Playwright using TypeScript or JavaScript (cross-browser testing, parallel execution, custom fixtures, advanced selectors).
•    Strong coding skills with TypeScript/JavaScript and solid understanding of Test Automation design principles.
•    Proficient in SQL with the ability to write complex queries for data verification and backend validation.
•    Strong experience in framework enhancement, automation architecture, and scalable automation design.
•    Solid exposure to CI/CD pipelines, preferably Azure DevOps (creating, debugging, and optimizing pipelines).
•    Strong knowledge of source control tools (Git) and branching/merge strategies.
•    Experience performing API testing with Playwright, Postman, or equivalent tools.
•    Strong analytical abilities, debugging skills, and the capability to troubleshoot automation failures at scale.
•    Excellent communication, documentation, and cross-team collaboration skills.

Desired Qualifications

•    Experience with Public Safety products such as OnCall Dispatch is a strong plus.
•    Experience leading automation initiatives or contributing to test strategy discussions.
•    ISTQB or other QA certifications are an added advantage.
•    Ability to coach and ramp-up junior resources on automation frameworks, coding practices, and product functionality.

About Octave:

Octave provides mission-critical software that empowers organizations to make informed decisions across every stage of the asset lifecycle — Design, Build, Operate and Protect — where performance, safety, and reliability are non-negotiable and failure is not an option. 

Turning complex operational data into actionable intelligence, Octave connects expertise, real-world conditions and enterprise-scale insight to improve performance, resilience and incident response where it matters most. 

Octave has approximately 7,200 employees in 45 countries. Learn more at octave.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

Why work for Octave?

All in. Always forward. That's the way we do things around here. We put trust in our people because we believe it's the best way to unleash potential, bring ideas to life, and keep moving ahead. And it's why we're committed to creating an environment that's truly supportive, providing you with the resources you need to support your ambitions, no matter who you are or where you are in the world.

Everyone is welcome

At Octave, we believe that diverse and inclusive teams are critical to the success of our people and our business. Here, everyone is welcome. As an inclusive workplace, we don't discriminate. In fact, we embrace differences and are fully committed to creating equal opportunities, an inclusive environment, and fairness for all. 

Respect is the cornerstone of how we operate, so speak up and be yourself. You're valued here.